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Updated COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard provides deeper insight into regional and county trends
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Camp Murray, WA — Gov. Jay Inslee and the state’s Joint Information Center have launched an updated version of the state’s COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard. The updated dashboard provides researchers
Governor extends eviction moratorium
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee extended protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. The governor first proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in mid-March, then extended and expanded the moratorium
Today’s COVID-10 recap of news, updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Tuesday media briefing. Officials from the governor’s office, the Department of
SJC Health Officer updates order on transient lodging
Lodging up to 50% capacity authorized, provided adherence to specific safety guidelines -- from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management -- On Wednesday June 3, San Juan County Health Officer Dr. Frank James signed a
County looks to fill board, commission vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available
Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates
-- from Emergency Operations Center, Camp Murray -- Numbers. For the most recent tally of cases by county, demographics, and more, visit the Department of Health's website. Tomorrow – COVID-19 Media Briefing planned for 2:30 p.m. Our weekly
Meet the airport manager finalists
-- by Minor Lile, Orcas Issues reporter – The Orcas Port Commission is planning to hold a public meeting this coming Friday, June 5, that will provide an opportunity for the island community to meet
Inslee releases statement on Trump’s threat to deploy U.S. military
-- from the Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Gov. Jay Inslee responded to President's Trump's threat to deploy the military in response to protesters tonight: "This president has repeatedly proven he is incapable of
Klickitat County approved to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan
Still a wide swath of mainland remains in Phase 1 -- from State Department of Health -- OLYMPIA -- Today Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved the application for Klickitat County to move into
Fire Commission will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining
-- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Special Meeting Agenda San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Tuesday – June 2 nd , 2020 12:00 p.m.Online / by phone via ZOOM: Dial #
Inslee issues guidance for higher education and workforce training in Phases 1 and 2
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today issued higher education and workforce training requirements in Phase 1 and Phase 2. These guidelines do not apply generally to higher education institutions; they
Inslee orders statewide activation of National Guard
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee ordered a statewide activation of the Washington National Guard tonight in response to the spread of destructive protests and looting in Washington state. The activation
Inslee activates additional National Guard at request of King County
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee today activated up to 200 more members of the Washington National Guard in response to a request from King County to help Bellevue respond to
Letter to Editor | We the People deserve better
-- from Ed Andrews -- Last Tuesday, the County Council had a long discussion about what to do with the $943,250 Federal CARES Act funding they received. It seems they have already spent $147,000 although
Passenger-only ferry? Take the Puget Sound Regional Council survey
-- suggested by an Orcas Issues reader -- The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is studying potential passenger-only ferry (POF) service around Puget Sound and would appreciate your input on potential POF terminal locations, routes,
Inslee announces Safe Start — Washington’s Phased Reopening by county
-- from Governor Jay Inslee's Office -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced today the expansion of Safe Start — Washington’s Phased Reopening plan. The expansion comes as the current Stay Home, Stay Healthy order ends midnight Sunday. The expansion moves
